Golden Dragon (Pikk 37, Old Town, Tallinn) — a long-time favorite of classic Chinese food fans, this welcoming Old Town cellar restaurant offers well over 200 different dishes, from the tangy spring rolls to the fried banana desserts. The interior is just as much a draw as the food. Traditional lanterns, decorated porcelain and soothing […]
Fahle (Tartu mnt 84a, Tallinn) — this respected, gourmet establishment in an old, reclaimed industrial building, is certainly an interesting find. Both its café and restaurant sections offer full meals including salads, soups and pastas, but the restaurant’s fish dishes are worth seeking out. Fahle also prepares its own cakes and pastries, and even has […]
Controvento (Vene 12, Old Town, Tallinn) — this restaurant is located halfway down the famous St Catherine´s Passage in the heart of Tallinn’s Medieval Latin Quarter. It’s long been known in Tallinn for its tasty, traditional Italian food (ranging from linguine alla diavola, to filetto ai porcini freschi) served up in unforgettably charming, centuries-old dining […]
Cha Dao (Suur-Patarei 2, Tallinn) — Cha Dao is a Chinese tea house and restaurant, where you can enjoy a variety of tea and dim sum appetizers, steamed dumplings, bao zi fluffy buns, fried squid, marble eggs and various spring rolls, as well as a traditional Gong Fu Cha tea ceremony. Pork in sweet and sour […]
Café Pushkin (Mere pst 5, Tallinn) — named after Russia’s greatest literary icon, this elegant café/restaurant serves up Russian cuisine that’s more geared towards locals than to the tourist market — from pelmeni (dumplings), to bliny (pancakes), and main courses like cutlets and fillets. During the weekends, there’s even live accordion and piano music.
Bollywood (Pikk 31, Old Town, Tallinn) – Bollywood is a new unique restaurant-lounge, offering a variety of Asian cuisine in the heart of Tallinn’s medieval Old Town. A prime selection of Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes can be enjoyed in a cosy interior with relaxing music and attentive service. Restaurant Bollywood is a melting […]
Bocca (Olevimägi 9, Old City, Tallinn) — Representing the sophisticated edge of Italian cuisine, Bocca offers dishes, such as ravioli stuffed with rabbit meat and oven baked guinea fowl, all in modern elegance. There’s also a cocktail bar for a quiet, romantic drink.
Asian Aroma (Süda 1, Tallinn) — the restaurant offers various Asian dishes, including Chinese, Thai and Indian food — with good prices and healthy portions. There’s also an outdoor terrace for the summer months.
Artemis Souvlaki (Harju 7, Old Town, Tallinn) — the Greek owners of this taverna in Old Town have brought their country’s flavors – with delicacies such as souvlaki, a popular meat dish served on a skewer or in a pita. Patrons can sample some ouzo while they dine amidst Artemis’ colorful, Greek-themed décor, or have […]
Argentiina (Pärnu mnt 37, Tallinn) — meat and seafood grilled Argentine gaucho-style is what makes this long-time Tallinn favorite worth while, which makes its home in a warmly-decorated locale just a little ways from Old Town. Diner can see the chef preparing their cuts over the flaming coals, and during the weekends, there’s even a […]